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SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator National Test with Uniform State Content
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Question 1 of 10
Objective 2.2
Uniform State Content
As part of state MLO licensure, what criminal-background step is required under SAFE Act minimum standards?
SAFE Act minimum standards require fingerprints for a state and national criminal history background check. Dual-compensation certificates and county recording duties are not licensure-background requirements.
Concept tested: Uniform State Content (2.2)
Question 2 of 10
Objective 1.1
Federal Mortgage Related Laws
A settlement service provider pays an MLO for referring borrowers to that provider. What does RESPA section 8 generally prohibit?
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Concept tested: Federal Mortgage Related Laws (1.1)
Question 3 of 10
Objective 2.3
Uniform State Content
What is the minimum annual continuing education requirement for renewing a state MLO license under the SAFE Act framework?
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Concept tested: Uniform State Content (2.3)
Question 4 of 10
Objective 1.2
Federal Mortgage Related Laws
When a mortgage lender takes adverse action on a completed application, what notice does Regulation B require?
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Concept tested: Federal Mortgage Related Laws (1.2)
Question 5 of 10
Objective 2.1
Uniform State Content
Under the SAFE Act, which of the following is a key objective for state mortgage regulatory agencies?
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Concept tested: Uniform State Content (2.1)
Question 6 of 10
Objective 1.5
Federal Mortgage Related Laws
Which law is designed to produce public mortgage application and origination data that can help identify possible discriminatory lending patterns?
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Concept tested: Federal Mortgage Related Laws (1.5)
Question 7 of 10
Objective 2.3
Uniform State Content
Before receiving an initial state MLO license, what minimum pre-licensing education benchmark is required under the SAFE Act framework?
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Concept tested: Uniform State Content (2.3)
Question 8 of 10
Objective 1.3
Federal Mortgage Related Laws
For closed-end credit, which disclosure is a required finance-charge-related term under Regulation Z?
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Concept tested: Federal Mortgage Related Laws (1.3)
Question 9 of 10
Objective 2.1
Uniform State Content
According to the SAFE Act, which entity is encouraged to establish a Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry?
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Concept tested: Uniform State Content (2.1)
Question 10 of 10
Objective 1.6
Federal Mortgage Related Laws
A lender discourages an applicant from applying because the applicant receives public assistance income. Which federal law is most directly implicated?
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Concept tested: Federal Mortgage Related Laws (1.6)
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Question 1 As part of state MLO licensure, what criminal-background step is required under SAFE Act minimum standards?
Answer choices
- A. Obtaining a dual compensation certificate from the CFPB
- B. Filing mortgage documents with the county recorder
- C. Replacing annual continuing education with a title course
- D. Submitting fingerprints for a state and national criminal history background check
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Submitting fingerprints for a state and national criminal history background check
SAFE Act minimum standards require fingerprints for a state and national criminal history background check. Dual-compensation certificates and county recording duties are not licensure-background requirements.
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- A. Obtaining a dual compensation certificate from the CFPB: Obtaining a dual compensation certificate from the CFPB conflicts with the cited requirement because the source supports Submitting fingerprints for a state and national criminal history background check for this scenario.
- B. Filing mortgage documents with the county recorder: Filing mortgage documents with the county recorder addresses a different compliance point, while the cited rule supports Submitting fingerprints for a state and national criminal history background check here.
- C. Replacing annual continuing education with a title course: Replacing annual continuing education with a title course would not satisfy the scenario because the source-backed requirement is met by Submitting fingerprints for a state and national criminal history background check.
Question 2 A settlement service provider pays an MLO for referring borrowers to that provider. What does RESPA section 8 generally prohibit?
Answer choices
- A. Charging a reasonable fee for services actually performed
- B. Giving or accepting a fee, kickback, or thing of value for the referral of settlement service business
- C. Disclosing an affiliated business relationship before a referral
- D. Using an escrow account to pay taxes and insurance
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Giving or accepting a fee, kickback, or thing of value for the referral of settlement service business
Question 3 What is the minimum annual continuing education requirement for renewing a state MLO license under the SAFE Act framework?
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- A. 4 hours
- B. 8 hours
- C. 20 hours
- D. 30 hours
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8 hours
Question 4 When a mortgage lender takes adverse action on a completed application, what notice does Regulation B require?
Answer choices
- A. A new Loan Estimate showing lower fees
- B. A notice of adverse action with required ECOA information and specific reasons or instructions for requesting them
- C. An NMLS license-renewal notice
- D. A copy of the county recording index
Correct answer
A notice of adverse action with required ECOA information and specific reasons or instructions for requesting them
Question 5 Under the SAFE Act, which of the following is a key objective for state mortgage regulatory agencies?
Answer choices
- A. To increase regulatory burden on lenders
- B. To establish uniform license applications
- C. To reduce consumer protection standards
- D. To promote state-specific licensing requirements
Correct answer
To establish uniform license applications
Question 6 Which law is designed to produce public mortgage application and origination data that can help identify possible discriminatory lending patterns?
Answer choices
- A. FACTA Disposal Rule
- B. Regulation X servicing transfer rule
- C. FTC Safeguards Rule
- D. Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
Correct answer
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
Question 7 Before receiving an initial state MLO license, what minimum pre-licensing education benchmark is required under the SAFE Act framework?
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- A. 8 hours of annual continuing education
- B. 20 hours of approved pre-licensing education
- C. A county real estate course only
- D. No education if the applicant passes the test
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20 hours of approved pre-licensing education
Question 8 For closed-end credit, which disclosure is a required finance-charge-related term under Regulation Z?
Answer choices
- A. The borrower future property-tax bill
- B. The lender internal profit target
- C. The appraiser license number
- D. The finance charge, using that term
Correct answer
The finance charge, using that term
Question 9 According to the SAFE Act, which entity is encouraged to establish a Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry?
Answer choices
- A. Conference of State Bank Supervisors
- B. Federal Reserve
- C. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- D. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Conference of State Bank Supervisors
Question 10 A lender discourages an applicant from applying because the applicant receives public assistance income. Which federal law is most directly implicated?
Answer choices
- A. Equal Credit Opportunity Act
- B. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
- C. Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
- D. Fair Credit Reporting Act
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Equal Credit Opportunity Act
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